Algood Votes To Begin Donation Process For White Plains
Algood City Council approved a resolution Tuesday night to start the process of donating the White Plains Historic Home to the state. Algood has considered either donating or selling the home to the state, as the city has had financial challenges to make continuous repairs to the home. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said donating the home […]
Crossville Officials Authorize Review of Water Partnership
The Crossville City Council approved a non-binding resolution Tuesday to begin fact-finding discussions regarding a potential partnership with the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority. Crossville Mayor RJ Crawford introduced the item after it was pulled from the consent agenda for further discussion. The council needed to clarify the scope of the resolution before taking an official […]
8 UC Schools To Participate In Voucher Program, Year 2
Eight Upper Cumberland schools have registered to participate in year two of the state voucher program. A total of 18 additional schools registered to participate statewide for the 2026-2027 school year. More than 50,000 applications were submitted by families in the opening days of the registration period, according to state officials. In Cumberland County, participating […]
Group Looking To Form Arts Non-Profit In White County
A community information session will be held in White County next Tuesday to discuss forming a nonprofit dedicated to supporting local artists and expanding arts programming in the community. White County Resident Morgan White said the goal of the meeting is to see what citizens would like the proposed non-profit to focus on. White said […]
Tech Welcomes Donations To Assist Students In Need
Tennessee Tech’s eighth annual “I Heart Tech Students” campaign is underway, raising money to assist students in need. Tennessee Tech Assistant Director for Annual Giving Jessica Davis said the campaign is the biggest one of the year and raises funds and awareness for student-focused areas on campus. Davis said donations can be made to help […]
Overton Hoping To Create Affordable Childcare Facility
Overton County officials are seeking a $250,000 Three-Star grant to help bring a new affordable childcare facility to the community. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Zach Stephens proposed the idea to the county commission Monday night. Stephens proposed a plan to repurpose the current Health Department building into a childcare center that could […]
E-911 Directors Say Surcharge Rise Would Help With Costs
Emergency-911 Directors across the Upper Cumberland say a proposed surcharge rate increase from $1.50 to $1.86 could help local 911 centers if passed by state legislators. 911 surcharges are transaction fees added to monthly phone bills to help fund 911. Tennessee Emergency Communications Board Vice Chair and Cumberland County E‑911 Director Eric Ritzman said most […]
Candidates Confirmed For Putnam August City Elections
The field of candidates is now set for city elections scheduled for August across Putnam County as the candidate deadline expired Tuesday. 11 candidates are set to run for Cookeville City Council. Candidates include incumbents Ali Bagci, Luke Eldridge, and Chad Gilbert. Newcomers include Cigi England, Mason Harville, Sam Matson, Kelly McCorkle Parkison, Damon “Dee” […]
New Scam Claims You Owe Traffic Tickets, Need Payment
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office warning residents about a new text message scam claiming to be from the State of Tennessee DMV. The fraudulent texts circulating Tuesday state that the recipient is receiving a final warning regarding an outstanding traffic ticket. It instructs them to click a link to submit payment. “Scammers are constantly looking […]
Seven UC Basketball Teams Competing In State Tournaments
The past weekend’s games concluded with boys and girls teams in the Upper Cumberland seeing their seasons continue in Murfreesboro. In girls basketball, four teams advanced to four separate state championships. Van Buren defeated Jackson County Saturday night to advance to the Class 1A state tournament. The Eaglettes will battle Greenfield Thursday night at 8:45. […]
